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Every few months a new diet, wonder drug, or workout machine hits the market promising instantaneous results. Unfortunately, none of these fads ever seems to work. That’s because the secret to good health is based on a balanced workout routine, which consists of eating a healthy diet, exercising, resting your body, and doing your best to find balance in all aspects of your life. If you can dedicate yourself to this goal and are willing to work for what you want you can have a healthy and fit body.

Workouts For Dummies by Tamilee Webb, whose buffed body is the star of the Buns of Steel workout video series, will show you how to get the most out of your workout routine no matter what your current level of fitness. If you’re a workout enthusiast this book will help you shape up with easy workouts you can do anytime, anywhere. Even if you’ve never exercised, don’t worry—this book starts with basic topics such as choosing shoes and warming up.

Workouts For Dummie s covers everything you’ll need to create an effective exercise program, starting with an explanation of body types (so you don’t think you’ll end up looking like Cindy Crawford if you don’t already) and the workouts that suit your body type. You’ll also find directions for stretches, aerobic exercises, muscle conditioning (using weights, furniture, exercise bands, and bars), and workouts for different locations (home, office, gym), all with illustrations. Workouts For Dummies also deals with the following topics and much more:

Creating a personalized workout

Warming up, cooling down, and stretching

Preventing common injuries

Targeting and toning trouble spots

Evaluating equipment, gear, and gadgets

Determining your fitness level

Working out while traveling

Filled with expert tips, techniques, and step-by-step photos that illustrate over 100 exercises, Workouts For Dummies will help you make exercising an enjoyable part of your life.

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"This book is simple, informative, and fun. You'll love it!" Jake Steinfeld, CEO, Body By Jake Enterprises Praise for Workouts For Dummies® "Longtime fitness instructor Tamilee Webb tells you everything you need to know about designing a workout you'll stick to and see results from." — Detroit News "Combines all of Ms. Webb's experience as a master fitness trainer into an easy-to-understand format to help you reach your fitness goal." — Cincinnati Enquirer

Step-by-step photos illustrate over 100 exercises

Shape up with easy workouts you can do anytime, anywhere Get the skinny on what body type you are — and create a customized exercise program that works for you! Filled with expert tips, techniques, and step-by-step instructions, Workouts For Dummies® will help you get the most out of your routine, whether you're working out at home, at the office, or in the gym.

Discover how to: Create a personalized workout Target and tone trouble spots Evaluate equipment, gear, and gadgets Prevent common injuries Work out while traveling — and even at work

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"This book is simple, informative, and fun. You'll love it!" Jake Steinfeld, CEO, Body By Jake Enterprises Praise for Workouts For Dummies® "Longtime fitness instructor Tamilee Webb tells you everything you need to know about designing a workout you'll stick to and see results from." — Detroit News "Combines all of Ms. Webb's experience as a master fitness trainer into an easy-to-understand format to help you reach your fitness goal." — Cincinnati Enquirer

Step-by-step photos illustrate over 100 exercises

Shape up with easy workouts you can do anytime, anywhere Get the skinny on what body type you are — and create a customized exercise program that works for you! Filled with expert tips, techniques, and step-by-step instructions, Workouts For Dummies® will help you get the most out of your routine, whether you're working out at home, at the office, or in the gym.

Discover how to: Create a personalized workout Target and tone trouble spots Evaluate equipment, gear, and gadgets Prevent common injuries Work out while traveling — and even at work

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